1. LESSON 14: Personal Learning Networks
Tech For Teachers EDU 299
LESSON 14: Personal Learning Networks

2. What is Personal Learning Network?
A personal learning network is just that-- a network of others whom you turn to for advice, to learn from, and to collaborate with and offer your own ideas and thoughts. 

3. Rationale
In your Tech for Teachers classes I have tried to share with you as much information on technology in the classroom as I could however the world of technology is constantly changing. It is very difficult to keep up with the ever changing world of technology and education so it is very important that you create a Personal Learning Network that you can continue to learn from. The following information will be on how to create a Personal Learning Network.

4. How to Start A PLN

5. How to Create A PLN?
There are several places to start looking for Professional Learning Resources
Social Media
Multimedia
Online Communities
Blogs
In Person
Colleagues
Others
Professional Development
Conferences
Webinars
Unconferences
Traditional Print
Professional Journals & Books

6. Social Media Resources
A-Z Dictionary of Educational Hashtags
WeFollow
Twitter4Teachers
Getting started with a PLN on Twitter
Tagboard hashtag tool
Facebook
Google+
Social learning networks for educators

7. Educational Communities
Classroom 2.0
The Educator's PLN
Library 2.0
Art Education 2.0
K-12 Computer Science Teachers
Molecular Forces
Teaching Digital History
Mathematics 24x7

8. Educational Communities
English Companion
Teacher Librarian Ning
Free Online Classes
Digital Literacy in Higher Ed
iPads in Education
EdWeb
Adobe Education Exchange
PBS Learning Media
Scholastic Teacher Share
Discovery Educator Network

9. Educational Communities
Google Apps for Education: Lesson Plans
tes Australia
Sony Education Ambassadors
TeacherTime
Apple Distinguished Educators: iTunesU
Listervs list

10. Blogs
Join blogs in your subject area or grade level. You can find many blogs just by doing a Google Blog Search.
Education Blogs by Discipline
Edutopia group blog
International Edubloggers Directory

11. Professional Development Webinars
EdWeb
Google Education on Air
Simple K12 Teacher Learning Community

12. Assignment Make a Personal Learning Network Plan
Fill out the following form:
My Personal Learning Network Plan
Only answer the questions that pertain to your Personal Learning Network Plan. You may not have each one of these items in your plan. Also remember a Personal Learning Network takes time to create and will change as your personal learning needs change. This is only the beginning.